Overview on Engineering
Branches of Engineering
Engineering offers tremendous scope for employment depending upon the area of specialization. There are numerous opportunities for engineers in the private sector, public sector, defense services, in Civil Aviation Industry, Merchant Navy and computer software industry, etc. Engineers with Post Graduate degree get senior position in private and government department or as a planner or advisor on basic infrastructure development of the industry. An engineer with entrepreneurship abilities can also set up his/her own enterprise. Professionals in this field are in great demand today and the demand keeps on burgeoning day by day.
Lean More!Computer Science Engineering (CSE)
Computer Science Engineering (CSE) encompasses a variety of topics that relates to computation, like analysis of algorithms, programming languages, program design, software, and computer hardware.
Computer Science Engineering (CSE)
Computer Science engineering students study
- What computer programs can and cannot do (computability)
- How programs can efficiently perform specific tasks (algorithms and complexity)
- How programs should store and retrieve specific kinds of information (data structures and databases),
- How programs might behave intelligently (artificial intelligence), and
- How programs and people should communicate with each other (human-computer interaction and user interfaces).
Computer Science engineering has roots in electrical engineering, mathematics, and linguistics. In the past Computer Science was taught as part of mathematics or engineering departments & in the recent days it has emerged as a separate engineering field.
What does a Computer Science Engineer do?
- Design and develop software application for different industries
- Manages the software , hardware & networks in any industry
- Involves in the design and development of the hardware components of PCs & laptops
- Develop software for peripheral computing devices such as printers, modems and scanners
- Writes code and algorithms for operating systems like Windows, Linux etc.
Computer Science Engineers can find the opportunities in any of the following category
- Design / Development / Testing/ Maintenance of software in IT industry
- Networking & Security administrator in IT or any computerized industry
- Embedded Systems Design Engineer
- Research & Development Engineer
Scope for Higher Education
After graduation as a B.E / B.Tech in Computer Science, one can look for M.E / M.Tech / M.S in Computer Science or Software Engineering and choose any Specialization like
- Artificial Intelligence
- Bio Computation
- Computer and Network Security
- Database Systems
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Numerical Analysis and Scientific Computation
- Software Theory
- Theoretical Computer Science
Who should opt for Computer Science Engineering?
If one likes,
Computers, Internet, Programming, Electronics, Mathematics and Algorithms
Information Technology(IT)
Information technology (IT) is the technology required for information processing. In particular the use of electronic computers and computer software to convert, store, protect, process, transmit and retrieve information from anywhere, anytime.
Information Technology(IT)
Information technology (IT) is the technology required for information processing. In particular the use of electronic computers and computer software to convert, store, protect, process, transmit and retrieve information from anywhere, anytime.
What does an IT graduate do?
- Design/Develop Website or web based solutions
- Design/Develop Software used for various industries like Banking Software
- Testing of all softwares
Information Technology Engineers can find the opportunities in any of the following category
- Design / Development / Testing/ Maintenance of software in IT industry
- Networking & Security administrator in IT or any computerized industry
- Research & Development Engineer
Scope for Higher Education
After graduation as a B.E / B.Tech in Information Technology, one can look for M.E / M.Tech / M.S in Computer Science or Software Engineering and choose any Specialization like
- Database Systems
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Networking
- Software Engineering
Who should opt for Information Technology?
If one likes,
If one likes Computers, Internet, Programming, Creating WebPages, Mathematics and Algorithms
Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE)
Electronics & Communication Engineering deals with the electronic devices, circuits, communication equipments like transmitter, receiver, integrated circuits (IC).
Electronics & Communication Engineering (ECE)
What does an Electronics & Communication Engineer do?
- All of the applications which make our life easier and enjoyable such as Television, Radio, Computers, Mobiles etc. are designed and developed by Electronics and Communication Engineers
- Design and maintain satellites which bring TV, telephone and Internet service into remote and rural regions
- ECE Engineers also creates advanced communication facilities like video-conferencing which bring people together from all over the world
- Develops programs for various control and communication systems
What is the future for a Electronics & Communication Engineering graduate?
Electronic & Communication Engineers can find the opportunities in any of the following category
- Design / Development / Troubleshooting/ Testing/ Manufacturing of electronic products
in industries like
- Semiconductor & VLSI
- Embedded Systems & Chip Design
- Tele/ Mobile communication
- Networking & Security
- Satellite (Like, ISRO)
- Research & Development Engineer
- Software Engineer in IT industry
After graduation as a B.E / B.Tech in Electronics & Communication, one can look for M.E / M.Tech / M.S in any of the following areas
- Mobile Communication
- Telecommunication
- Satellite Communication
- Networking
- Micro Electronics(VLSI)
- Semi Conductors
- Signal Processing
- Control Systems
- Software Engineering
- Embedded Systems
- Automotive Electronics
Who should opt for Electronics & Communication Engineering?
If one likes,
Electronic Devices, Mobiles, Computers, Mathematics, Algorithms and Problem solving
Electrical & Electronics Engineering(EEE)
Electrical & Electronics Engineering (EEE), deals with the engineering problems, opportunities and needs of electrical, electronics, computer, telecommunication systems and related industries.
Electrical & Electronics Engineering(EEE)
What does an EEE engineer do?
- EEE Engineers focuses on the analysis, design, development and manufacture of electrical equipments , electronic devices, Mechatronics technologies, automation and control systems
- Electrical Engineers deal with power generation and transmission systems.
- EEE engineers, design circuits for electrically operated vehicles, computers, digital devices, electronic memory storage devices, industrial robots and CNC machines.
- EEE Engineers setup & operate the telecommunication, wireless and internet networks.
Electrical & Electronics engineers can work in wide range of fields such as power generation, electronics, computers & control systems, telecommunication and Bio-Medical. EEE Engineers can find opportunities in any of the following categories
- Electrical Engineer in power generation and distribution in power plants & electrical sub stations
- Design, installation and maintenance Engineer for telecommunications networks & wireless transmission systems
- Industrial automation, robotics and process control engineer in a manufacturing industry
- Network Engineer / System Engineer, who maintains the computer hardware & networks in IT industry
- Software Engineer in an IT industry
- Design & Manufacturing Engineer for consumer appliance manufacturers, industrial equipment manufacturers, telecommunication ,computer industries and Biomedical instruments
After graduation as B.E / B.Tech Electrical & Electronics Engineer one can look for M.E / M.Tech / M.S in any of the following areas
- Advanced Electrical Engineering
- Electronics & Micro Electronics
- Sensor Systems & Signal Processing
- Telecommunications
- Industrial automation and Robotics
- Automotive Electronics
- Instrumentation & Control Systems
- Wireless transmission systems
- Power conversion and systems
- Information Technology
- Computer Science
Who should opt for EEE?
If one likes,
Electrical Circuits, Electronic Devices, Computers (Hardware & Software), Robotics, Remote Controlled Toys, Electrical Home Appliances and Machineries
Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering( E&I / I&C)
Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering (E&I), Instrumentation & Controls Engineering (ICE), are the two Engineering courses which are derivative of the Instrumentation Engineering.
Electronics & Instrumentation / Instrumentation & Controls Engineering
This course encompasses the design,
build and management of systems that are used in a range of modern industrial settings, and is closely
related to mechatronic and robotic engineering. Instrumentation engineers are employed at essential
positions in the industrial manufacturing sector and usually work in industries with automated processes,
such as chemical or manufacturing plants with the goal of improving system productivity, reliability and stability.
What is the future for an Instrumentation graduate?
- Instrumentation Engineers are responsible for the design, construction and maintenance of the entire instrumentation systems of any industrial undertaking.
- The type of instruments needed for ensuring better quality and efficiency of the end product are decided by an instrumentation engineer.
- Instrumentation Engineers design the actuators, positioning devices and robots for industrial automation.
- Instrumentation and control engineers monitor measure and control physical quantities like temperature, pressure and flow in an automated industrial environment.
Instrumentation and control engineers are employed in a range of modern industrial settings such as manufacturing, environmental, health, food production, mining and energy production.
IC/E&I Engineers can find opportunities in any of the following categories- Instrumentation Engineer / Process Engineer in heavy industries such as thermal power stations, steel plants, refineries, cement and fertilizer plants etc.
- Design and product development Engineer in companies that manufactures specialized instruments such as actuators, measuring gauges, etc [Electronic Design & Manufacturing]
- Industrial automation / Robotic Engineer in any manufacturing or food processing industry which run in an automated setup.
- Maintenance & Repair Engineer for Bio-Medical instruments
- Software Engineer [specializes on creating customized software for the specific instruments].
Scope for Higher Education
After graduated as B.E / B.Tech in E&I one can look for M.E / M.Tech / M.S in any of the following areas like
- Robotics
- Mechatronics
- Industrial Engineering
- Control Systems
- Metrology & Measurement Systems
- Instrumentation
- Bio-Medical
Who should opt for Instrumentation?
If one likes,
Electronic Devices, Measurements, Robots, Mechanical & Machineries, Remote Controlled Toys & Electrical Home Appliances
Civil Engineering(CIVIL)
Civil Engineers plan, design, and supervise the construction of facilities essential to modern life like space satellites,tunnels, highways, transit systems, dams, airports, harbors, water supply system and wastewater treatment plants.
Civil Engineering(CIVIL)
Civil Engineering is one of the broadest and oldest of the engineering disciplines, extending across many technical specialties. Civil Engineers plan, design,
and supervise the construction of facilities essential to modern life like space satellites and launching facilities, offshore structures, bridges,
buildings, tunnels, highways, transit systems, dams, airports, harbors, water supply system and
wastewater treatment plants. A civil engineer is responsible for planning and designing a project, constructing the project to the required scale, and maintenance of the project. A civil engineer requires not only a high standard of engineering knowledge but also supervisory and administrative skills.
What does a Civil Engineer do?
- Civil engineers are involved in the design and building of highways, bridges and tunnels, schools, hospitals, airports and other buildings, sewage systems and water treatment facilities.
- Most structures, large and small, require the help of a civil engineer whether in the designing, planning or managing of the project.
- Civil engineers also help to preserve our environment by assisting in the cleaning up of existing pollution and planning ways to reduce future pollution of our air, land and water.
Civil engineers are employed in all the major construction projects carried out by the state or central government like the public works departments (PWD), the railways and military. Civil Engineers are mostly required in private construction and real estate companies as project engineers. Civil Engineers can find the opportunities in any of the following category
- As Project Engineer (Construction), responsible for planning, building large structures such as power plants, cement factory, over bridges etc.
- Structural design engineer, to design the large structures
- Computer Aided Design Engineer, to design the structural members using advanced CAD Packages
- As Environmental engineer, involving in environmental impact assessment, water resources management, pollution control, waste management or the planning and design of engineering facilities to minimize their impact on the environment
- Research and Development Engineer, researching in advanced, cost effective & pollution free construction materials
- Urban planning engineer, to plan for housing colonies, industrial layouts , water & sewage systems for urban / semi-urban areas
After graduation as a B.E / B.Tech in Civil Engineering one can look for M.E / M.Tech / M.S in any of the following areas
- Structural
- Construction
- Fluid Mechanics
- Materials
- Environmental
- Water Resources
- Geotechnical
- Coastal
- Transportation
- Geo-Informatics
- Urban planning
Who should opt for Civil Engineering?
If one likes,
Construction, Building Structures, Drawings, Planning for house / layouts, Natural resources such as water resources
Mechanical Engineering(MECH)
Mechanical engineering, the broadest of all Engineering disciplines. It deals with design and production of tools, machines and all other mechanical equipment used in any industry.
Mechanical Engineering(MECH)
Mechanical engineering, the broadest of all Engineering disciplines. It deals with design and production
of tools, machines and all other mechanical equipment used in any industry. Mechanical engineers use the
principles of mathematics, material science, physics and economics to design, manufacture and maintain
all the mechanical equipments. Mechanical engineering is concerned with all types of machinery in industries
and all aspects of their mechanism and functioning, the design, development, construction, production,
installation, operation and maintenance; such as large steam and gas turbines, components of thermal
power stations, internal combustion engines, jet engines, machine tools, air conditioning and heating
machines, refrigerators etc to name a few. They not only design and create new products, but also develop
materials for them and ways of making them.
What does a Mechanical Engineer do?
- All our household appliances, ventilation systems, bikes, cars, ships and airplanes have been designed, tested and manufactured by Mechanical Engineers.
- Mechanical Engineers create Robots for Industrial or Commercial usage
- Mechanical Engineers also construct large & high strength structures
- Mechanical Engineers uses CAD/CAM (Computer Aided Design/ Manufacturing) systems to design & manufacture the products
Mechanical Engineers can find the opportunities in any of the following category
- Design / Product Development / Manufacturing / Production Planning / Quality Control Engineer in industries like - Automobile, Aircraft, Earth movers & Heavy Engineering Equipments, Power Plants, Robotics and Instrumentation , Refrigeration & Air-conditioning, Construction / Structural,
- Research & Development Engineer
- Testing, Maintenance & Repair Engineer in Automobile or Heavy Engineering Industry
- Software Engineer in IT industry
After graduation as a B.E / B.Tech in Mechanical one can look for M.E / M.Tech / M.S in any of the following areas
- Aerospace
- Automotive
- Robotics
- Production
- Design
- Product Development
- CAD/CAM/CAE
- Manufacturing
- Energy Engineering
- Industrial Engineering
- Structural Engineering
- Production Planning
Who should opt for Mechanical Engineering?
If one likes,
Automobiles, Aero planes, Mechanics, Working with tools, Drawing & Metals
Manufacturing / Production Engineering
Manufacturing or Production Engineering is the subset / specialization of a Mechanical Engineering. Mechanical Engineering with the focus only on Machine Tools, Materials Science, Tribology, and Quality Control is known as Manufacturing Engineering.
Manufacturing / Production Engineering
Manufacturing or Production Engineering is the subset / specialization of a Mechanical Engineering.
Mechanical Engineering with the focus only on Machine Tools, Materials Science, Tribology,
and Quality Control is known as Manufacturing Engineering. Professional manufacturing engineers
are responsible for all aspect of the design, development, implementation, operation and management
of manufacturing system. Manufacturing is the most important element in any engineering process
& Manufacturing Engineers are key personnel in many organization. The manufactured products range
from aero planes,
turbines, engines and pumps - to integrated circuits and robotic equipment.
What does a Manufacturing / Production Engineer do?
- Production Engineers work towards Choosing machinery and equipments for the particular manufacturing process
- Production Engineers will be planning & scheduling the production in any manufacturing industry. [e.g. Automobile Manufacturing industry].
- Production Engineers will be programming the CNC machines to produce engineering components such as gears, screws, bolts, etc
- They are responsible for quality control, distribution and inventory control.
The job of manufacturing/production Engineer involves the use of machine tools, materials and human resources in the most effective way to produce any goods. They can find opportunities in any of the following category
- Quality Control / Process Planning Engineer in the Manufacturing Industry
- Functional Consultant in Supply Chain Management & Enterprise Resource Planning
- Software Engineer in IT field [ Generic and in specific to ERP / CRM Packages]
- Research & Development Engineer in Original Equipment Manufacturers
- Inventory Control Engineer in any Manufacturing Industry
After graduation as a B.E / B.Tech in Manufacturing / Production one can look for M.E / M.Tech / M.S in any of the following areas
- Computer Aided Manufacturing
- Supply Chain analysis and inventory planning
- Tooling & Machine Tool Design
- Manufacturing Automation and Robotics
- Scheduling and ERP
- CNC Machines
- Materials & Metallurgy
- Advanced Machine Tools & Manufacturing
- Statistical Process Control
- Logistics and transportation
Who should opt for Manufacturing / Production Engineering?
If one likes,
Mechanical, Machining and Machine Tools, Creating things, working with Materials, Planning and managing people
Mechatronics Engineering
Mechatronics Engineering involves the design and application of intelligent, computer-controlled electromechanical systems. Mechatronics Engineering often leads to products and processes with significantly enhanced function and performance.
Mechatronics Engineering
Mechatronics Engineering involves the design and application of intelligent, computer-controlled
electromechanical systems. Mechatronics Engineering often leads to products and processes with
significantly enhanced function and performance. Alternatively, Mechatronics Engineering can be
thought of as the merging or integration of Mechanical Engineering, Electronics and Electrical
Engineering, Computer Engineering, Control Engineering and Software Engineering. Examples of
mechatronic systems include robots, air-bag systems, digital cameras, audiovisual technologies
and aircraft cruise control. Automotive subsystems such as anti-lock braking systems, everyday
equipment such as autofocus cameras, video, hard disks, and CD players are some of the inventions
of Mechatronics Engineering.
What does a Mechatronics Engineer do?
- Mechatronics engineers integrate electronics and mechanical systems using automated and intelligent computer-control systems to produce new devices (e.g., artificial hearts, anti-lock braking systems).
- Mechatronics engineers are usually involved in the development and design of advanced Mechatronic technologies and their applications.
- All the control system in automotive & aerospace equipments have been designed, tested and manufactured by Mechatronics Engineers.
- Digital Tachometers & Speedometers are designed by the Mechatronics Engineer
- Computer-machine controls, such as computer driven machines like CNC milling machines are designed & operated by Mechatronics
Typical fields of work for Mechatronics engineers are broad, and include those fields often occupied by the Mechanical, Electrical, Computer and Software engineer. Because of the multidisciplinary nature of the field and its emerging nature, Mechatronics engineers are expected to be in increasingly high demand. Mechatronics Engineers can find the opportunities in any of the following category
- Design / Product Development / Manufacturing of the Industrial & Commercial Robots
- Instrumentation Engineer in any of the Manufacturing Industry or Power Plants & Electrical Substation
- Research & Development Engineer
- Maintenance & Repair Engineer in Aero plane maintenance
- Software Engineer in IT industry
After graduation as a B.E / B.Tech in Mechatronics Engineering one can look for M.E / M.Tech / M.S in any of the following areas
- Robotics
- Aerospace Control Systems
- Automotive Electronics
- Instrumentation & Control Systems
- Industrial Engineering
- Biomedical systems
- Computer aided and integrated manufacturing systems
Who should opt for Mechatronics Engineering?
If one likes,
Computers, Remote controlled toys, Robotics, Mechanical & Electronic Devices
Aeronautical Engineering
Aeronautical Engineering is the science involved with the study, design, and manufacture of flight-capable machines, or the techniques of operating aircraft.
Aeronautical Engineering
Aeronautical Engineering is the science involved with the study, design,
and manufacture of flight-capable machines, or the techniques of operating aircraft.
This course trains an engineer in designing, constructing, analyzing and testing of
commercial or military aircrafts, missiles, and spacecrafts. Aerospace engineers are
responsible for the research, design and production of aircraft, spacecraft, aerospace
equipment, satellites and missiles. They also develop new technologies in commercial aviation,
defense systems, and space exploration.
What does an Aeronautical Engineer do?
- Aerospace engineers design, develop, test, and help manufacture commercial and military aircraft, missiles, and spacecraft.
- Aerospace engineers also develop and design extraordinary technologies such as: supersonic jets, helicopters, space shuttles, satellites and rockets.
- Work done by aerospace engineers has made such things as speedy mail delivery and moon travel possible.
- Aerospace Engineers are working to launch a space shuttle to reach the moon.
Aeronautical Engineering graduates have knowledge of aerodynamics, aerospace materials, structures, propulsion, flight mechanics, and stability and control. They can find opportunities in any of the following category
- Design or Manufacturing Engineer in the aircraft-manufacturing units, Defense services and research and development organizations
- Operational or Maintenance Engineers in international, public and private Airline Services
- Aero modeling Engineer in Aerospace Design
- Software Engineer in IT field [ Generic & in specific to Aerospace Design / Manufacturing Engineering Software Development]
After graduation as a B.E / B.Tech in Aeronautical Engineering one can look for M.E / M.Tech / M.S in any of the following areas
- Aircraft design
- Aerodynamic s and fluid dynamics
- Composite Materials & Aircraft Materials
- Aerofoil Design
- Aircraft Design / CAD
- Computational Fluid Dynamics
- Rocket Propulsion
- Thermodynamics and Combustion
Who should opt for Aeronautical Engineering?
If one likes,
Building model airplanes, To know how rockets works, To fly things or to travel at supersonic speeds & Being creative
Automobile Engineering
Automobile engineering incorporates elements of mechanical, electrical, electronic, software and safety engineering as applied to the design, manufacture and operation of automobiles.
Automobile Engineering
Automobile engineering incorporates elements of mechanical, electrical, electronic,
software and safety engineering as applied to the design, manufacture and operation of
automobiles such as motorcycles, buses, trucks and their respective engineering subsystems.
This stream of engineering also deals with the design, manufacture and operation of machines
relevant to automobiles. Automotive engineers are involved in almost every aspect of
designing cars and trucks, from the initial concepts right through the manufacturing.
Few examples to understand Automobile Engineer:
- Automobile Engineer would design components/systems for an automobile (Such as brakes, battery, seats, fuel tank, etc)
- Automobile Engineer would design new types of aerodynamic Formula-1 racecars
- Automobile Engineer may develop engines that improve fuel efficiency and reduce green house gas emissions
- Automobile Engineers determines how to make the car or truck & plan how to dismantle, flatten, and shred older vehicles to recycle the metals for new automobile manufacturing
- Automobile engineers will often give guidance to the styling studio so that the shapes they design are aerodynamic, as well as attractive.
Automobile Engineers can find opportunities in any of the following category
- Design / Product Development/ Manufacturing Engineer in Automobile manufacturing Industry or Original Equipment Manufacturers of Automotive field or in Defense Services
- Aerodynamic Modeling / Design Engineer in Formulae 1 race car manufacturing
- Maintenance Engineer in maintenance and service station
- Research & Development Engineer in Automotive field
After graduation as a B.E / B.Tech in Automobile Engineering one can look for M.E / M.Tech / M.S in any of the following areas
- Aerodynamics
- Alternative fuels
- Product Development or Automotive Design
- Automotive Electronics
- Emission Control Systems
- Ergonomics
- Manufacturing
- Materials
- Motorsport
- Thermodynamics & combustion
- Power Train
Who should opt for Automobile Engineering?
If one likes,
F1 Racing, Automobiles, Mechanical, to know how car works, repairing of vehicles & to have stylish bike
Industrial Engineering
Industrial engineering is the branch of engineering that concerns the development, improvement, implementation and evaluation of integrated systems of people, knowledge, equipment, energy, material and process.
Industrial Engineering
Industrial engineering is the branch of engineering that concerns the development, improvement, implementation and evaluation of integrated systems of people, knowledge, equipment, energy, material and process. Industrial engineering draws upon the principles and methods of engineering analysis and synthesis. It eliminates waste of time, money, materials, energy and other resources. Industrial Engineering is also known as Operations management, Production Engineering, or Manufacturing Engineering depending on the viewpoint or motives of the user. In lean manufacturing systems, Industrial engineers work to eliminate wastage of time, money, materials, energy, and other resources
What does a Industrial Engineer do?
- Industrial engineers typically use computer simulation, especially discrete event simulation, for system analysis and evaluation.
- Industrial engineers study how workers perform their jobs, the goal is to reduce the time it takes to perform a certain job and redistribute work so as to require fewer workers for a given task.
- Industrial Engineer in the manufacturing industry will be responsible for Quality control, Statistical process control and to increase productivity through management of people and methods of business organization.
- Industrial Engineers evolve management control systems to assist in financial planning, cost analysis, production planning and physical distribution of goods and services.
- Industrial engineer will also be involved in general industries such as designing a new loan system for a bank, streamlining operation and emergency rooms in a hospital and distributing products worldwide (referred to as Supply Chain Management)
The job of an industrial engineer centers involves the use of people, materials, energy, information and machines in the most effective way. They can find opportunities in any of the following category
- Quality Control / Process Planning Engineer in the Manufacturing Industry
- Functional Consultant in Supply Chain Management & Enterprise Resource Planning
- Software Engineer in IT field [ Generic and in specific to ERP / CRM Packages]
- Operational Engineer in Industrial / Commercial establishments like Banks, Hospitals
After graduation as a B.E / B.Tech in Industrial one can look for M.E / M.Tech / M.S in any of the following areas
- Supply chain analysis and inventory planning
- Financial engineering
- Optimization, planning and control in manufacturing and robotics
- Scheduling and ERP
- Deterministic / Stochastic methods of optimization and analysis
- Simulation modelling and analysis
- Artificial intelligence based methods
- Logistics and transportation
Who should opt for Industrial Engineering?
If one likes,
Planning, Finance, Working with numbers & Problem solving, Computations & Human Resource Management
Chemical Engineering
Chemical Engineering deals with the design and maintenance of chemical plants and the development of chemical processes for converting raw materials or chemicals into valuable forms.
Chemical Engineering
Chemical Engineering deals with the design and maintenance of chemical plants and the development of
chemical processes for converting raw materials or chemicals into valuable forms. It combines knowledge of
Chemistry and Engineering for the production of chemicals and related by-products. This branch of engineering
is a varied field, covering areas from biotechnology and nanotechnology, mineral processing, pharmaceuticals,
synthetic fibres, petroleum refining plants etc.
What does a Chemical Engineer do?
- Chemical Engineers are concerned with the designing, supervision, construction, installation and operation of plants and equipments for manufacturing chemical products
- Chemical Technologists deal with the production of substances with new properties which require new methods of production in the fields of petroleum refining & fertilizer technology.
- Chemical Engineers involves in the processing of food and agricultural products, paints and dyes, recycling metals, glass and plastics, cosmetics, mineral based industries and prevention and control of environmental hazards.
- Chemical Engineers involves in the research and development activities in the Bio-Tech firms to find out new drugs.
Work of Chemical Engineer combines several fields such as chemists, industrial engineers, materials engineers as well as electrical engineers. Chemical Engineers can find the opportunities in any of the following categories
- As Process Engineer in petroleum / petrochemical industry & petroleum refineries.
- As a Process / Manufacturing Engineer in pharmaceuticals or textile industry
- As Design / Manufacturing Process Engineer in chemical equipment manufacturing industry.
- As an Industrial Engineer in any of the manufacturing industry which follows any chemical manufacturing processes.
- Research and Development Engineer in food processing, pharmaceuticals, Bio-Tech firms
After graduation as a B.E / B.Tech in Chemical Engineering one can look for M.E / M.Tech / M.S in any of the following areas
- Petroleum & Petrochemical
- Agricultural & Forestry
- Biological Engineering
- Energy and Environment
- Food Processing
- Fertilizers
- Bio-Tech /Bio-Medical Engineering
- Materials Science
- Catalysis and Reaction Engineering
- Plastics & Polymers
- Ceramics
Who should opt for Chemical Engineering?
If one likes,
Chemistry, Problem solving and mathematics, Biological Systems, Petroleum Products, Material Science and Research
Bio Technology
Biotechnology means any technological application that uses biological systems or living organisms to make or modify products or processes for specific use.
Bio Technology
Biotechnology means any technological application that uses biological systems or
living organisms to make or modify products or processes for specific use. It refers
to the use of microorganisms such as bacteria, yeasts, or biological substances such
as enzymes, to perform specific industrial or manufacturing processes. Applications
include production of certain drugs, synthetic hormones, and bulk foodstuffs as well
as bioconversion of organic waste. Bio- Technology is concerned with variety of subjects
including Biochemistry, Genetics, Microbiology, Chemistry and Engineering. Biotechnology
has wide areas of application in Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, development of Medicines
and Vaccine, treatment of prolonged disease, pollution control and waste management and
ecological conservation,
energy production and conservation and many more.
What does a Bio Tech Engineer do?
- Bio-Tech Engineers involve in medical processes such as getting organisms to produce new drugs, or using stem cells to regenerate damaged human tissues and re-grow entire organs.
- Biotechnologist involves industrial processes such as the production of new chemicals or the development of new preservative that can be used for food storage.
- Bio- Tech Engineers deal with medical devices, instruments used in hospitals & medical labs.
- Bio Tech Engineers also deal with bioinformatics which involves the use applied mathematics, informatics, statistics, computer science, artificial intelligence, chemistry, and biochemistry
- Biotechnology experts develop a hybrid plants and involves such processes as the development of pest-resistant grains or the accelerated evolution of disease-resistant animals.
Bio Technologist can be employed in pharmaceutical companies, chemical, food processing, agriculture and allied industries. Bio-Tech Engineers can find the opportunities in any of the following category
- Bio-Instrumentation Engineer in the medical instruments manufacturing / maintenance firms
- Clinical Engineer in the hospitals, deal with the develop and maintain computer database of medical instruments and equipment record
- As Orthopedic Bio-Engineer, responsible for the design and development of artificial joints
- Genetic Engineer, in the pharmaceutical & bio-medical companies
- Research scientists or assistants in the Research laboratories working in the area of pharmaceutical, genetic engineering & food processing
- Environmental specialist in various government agencies and private institutions
After graduation as a B.E / B.Tech in Bio Technology one can look for M.E / M.Tech / M.S in any of the following areas
- Advanced Bio-Technology
- Bio-Informatics
- Bio-Medical
- Bio-Instrumentation
- Genetic Engineering
- Food Processing
- Environmental
- Biochemistry & Biophysics
Who should opt for Bio Technology?
If one likes,
Biology, Medicines, Medical equipments, Chemical, Agriculture, Life Sciences, Cloning and Genetic Engineering
Bio-Medical Engineering
Biomedical Engineering (BME) can be defined as the study and application of engineering principles and techniques to the medical field.
Bio-Medical Engineering
Biomedical Engineering (BME) can be defined
as the study and application of engineering principles and
techniques to the medical field. It is a combination of
technical knowledge in biology and medicine to improve life
quality. This interdisciplinary field that bridges life
science and engineering has an important role in prevention,
therapy and rehabilitation. It combines the principles of
two dynamic professions, Medicine and Engineering. BME is
concerned with the development and manufacture of prostheses,
medical devices, diagnostic devices, drugs and other therapies.
This unique field encompasses bio-instrumentation, bio-materials,
bio-mechanics, medical imaging, genetic engineering, orthopedic
surgery, cellular and tissue engineering.
What does a Bio-Medical Engineer do?
- Bio-Medical Engineers design and develop devices and systems ranging from cardiac monitors to clinical computers, artificial hearts to contact lenses, wheel chairs to artificial tendons.
- Bio-Medical Engineers deal with medical devices, instruments used in hospitals, and instruments used by medical laboratories.
- In hospitals, Bio-Medical Engineers work closely with other healthcare professionals like physicians, nurses, therapists and technicians & develop customized devices and provide advice for selecting, handling and maintaining medical equipments.
- In industries, Biomedical Engineers use their understanding of living systems and technology to design and test new products
Bio-Medical Engineers can find job openings in modern hospitals, medical equipment manufacturing units, educational and medical institutions, pharmaceuticals, government regulatory agencies and so on. Bio-Medical Engineering professionals can find the opportunities in any of the following category
- Bio-Instrumentation Engineer in the medical instruments manufacturing / maintenance firms
- Clinical Engineer in the hospitals, develop and maintain computer database of medical instruments and equipment record
- A Orthopedic Bio-Engineer, is responsible for the design and development of artificial joint
- A Rehabilitation Engineer is responsible for the design, development, adaptation, testing, evaluation, application and distribution of technological solutions to problems faced by individuals with disabilities like communications, hearing, and vision.
- Maintenance & Repair Engineer for the Bio-Medical instruments
After graduation as a B.E / B.Tech in Bio-Medical Engineering one can look for M.E / M.Tech / M.S in any of the following areas
- Biomedical Laboratory Technology
- Advanced Bio-Medical Engineering
- Bio-Informatics
- Bio-Instrumentation
- Bio-Materials Engineering
- Bio-Mechanics
Who should opt for Bio-Medical Engineering?
If one likes,
Biology, Clinical Laboratories, Medicines, Medical equipments, Healthcare & Hospital Management